We know that 99.9 percent of our forces conduct themselves in an exemplary manner. We also know that in conflicts, things that shouldn't happen do happen. In this instance, there's an investigation with respect to what took place, and we'll soon know the answers.
Rumsfeld addresses allegations of a massacre in Haditha, Iraq, emphasizing the majority of military conduct is exemplary while acknowledging the need for an investigation.
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